Festival set for sound of music
3 years, 8 months ago

Festival set for sound of music

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The symphony orchestra of the National Ballet of China performs under the baton of conductor Zhang Yi during the sixth China Orchestra Festival in 2018. CHINA DAILY The National Center for the Performing Arts will soon launch its annual China Orchestra Festival. From April 8 to May 7, the festival, in its seventh year, will present 21 concerts featuring 22 symphony orchestras from 14 provinces across the country. These include the Yellow River Cantata by composer Xian Xinghai and the symphonic work Ice and Snow Carnival composed by Tang Jianping for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.

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Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody
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Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody

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Musicians from various countries in a joint performance of the Youth Dance Song at the concert on Dec 5. The China Conservatory of Music successfully hosted the 2024 Traditional Music Festival from Dec 4 to Dec 8 in Beijing with the theme "Civilization Exchange and Shared Beauty". Zanzibar Traditional Music Group from Tanzania brought African flair to the concert, beginning …

Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody
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Music festival in Beijing creates a global melody

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By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-09 15:12 Musicians from various countries in a joint performance of the Youth Dance Song at the concert on Dec 5. The China Conservatory of Music successfully hosted the 2024 Traditional Music Festival from Dec 4 to Dec 8 in Beijing with the theme "Civilization Exchange and Shared Beauty". Zanzibar Traditional Music Group …

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat

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By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-05 15:16 Jia Ding, artistic director of the upcoming new year concert, at the news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Under the baton of conductor Tan Lihua, Beijing Symphony Orchestra will stage a concert on Dec 31 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, celebrating the new year. Since 1996, Beijing …

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Beijing Symphony Orchestra back with annual new year concert treat

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By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-05 15:16 Zhang Shurong, who has been working with the new year concert since 1996, at the news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Zhang Shurong has been participating in the new year concert arrangement since 1996. Now, with more people in China enjoying classical music, the new year concert has gained a large …

23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival attracts more than 10 million people
1 month ago

23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival attracts more than 10 million people

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The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra plays the closing concert for the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival at Shanghai Symphony Hall on Nov 17. The 23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival concluded on last sunday evening with a concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen at the Shanghai Symphony Hall. The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra has a history …

23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival attracts more than 10 million people
1 month ago

23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival attracts more than 10 million people

China Daily  

The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra plays the closing concert for the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival at Shanghai Symphony Hall on Nov 17. The 23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival concluded on Sunday evening with a concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen at the Shanghai Symphony Hall. The shows were attended by more than 10 …

23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival attracts more than 10 million people
1 month ago

23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival attracts more than 10 million people

China Daily  

The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra plays the closing concert for the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival at Shanghai Symphony Hall on Nov 17. The 23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival concluded on Sunday evening with a concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen at the Shanghai Symphony Hall. The shows were attended by more than 10 …

23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival attracts more than 10 million people
1 month ago

23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival attracts more than 10 million people

China Daily  

The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra plays the closing concert for the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival at Shanghai Symphony Hall on Nov 17. The 23rd China Shanghai International Art Festival concluded on Sunday evening with a concert by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen at the Shanghai Symphony Hall. The shows were attended by more than 10 …

Practice makes perfect on Tianjin Juilliard tour
1 month, 1 week ago

Practice makes perfect on Tianjin Juilliard tour

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The orchestra performs at the school on May 5 under the baton of Ken Lam, resident conductor and also tour conductor. The students want to push themselves by embracing different challenges and achieving growth," says Ken Lam, resident conductor of the orchestra and also conductor on the tour. South Korean violist Hanna Lee, who joined Tianjin Juilliard as a faculty …

Ye Cong leads young musicians of national orchestra at concert
1 month, 1 week ago

Ye Cong leads young musicians of national orchestra at concert

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A concert, featuring conductor Ye Cong and young musicians of a Chinese national orchestra of the Central Conservatory of Music, was held at the opera house of the conservatory in Beijing on Sunday. Over the past decade, Ye has collaborated multiple times with the Central Conservatory of Music's department of traditional music, exploring the development of contemporary Chinese music and …

Ye Cong leads young musicians of national orchestra at concert
1 month, 1 week ago

Ye Cong leads young musicians of national orchestra at concert

China Daily  

A concert, featuring conductor Ye Cong and young musicians of a Chinese national orchestra of the Central Conservatory of Music, was held at the opera house of the conservatory in Beijing on Sunday. Over the past decade, Ye has collaborated multiple times with the Central Conservatory of Music's department of traditional music, exploring the development of contemporary Chinese music and …

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily  

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily  

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily  

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

Celebrating the Intricate World of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate World of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily  

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and attracted the enthusiastic support and active participation of faculty and students from over 180 music and arts institutions …

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

225 Musicians from China Showcase Traditional Instruments at International Music Festival

China Daily  

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich diversity and beauty of Chinese traditional instruments and music. The festival welcomed 225 musicians and performers from across the country, showcasing a wide range of traditional instruments and performances. The event aimed to inspire a love for and commitment to the heritage of Chinese traditional culture, providing a platform for young …

Music festival celebrates Chinese traditional instruments
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Music festival celebrates Chinese traditional instruments

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The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival taking place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival — Chinese Music Performance Event took place from Oct 26 to Sunday in Beijing. Organized by the China Conservatory of Music, Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and Beijing Musicians Association, the festival aimed to build a high-level …

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily  

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music through a spectacular performance featuring nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

Xi'an experiences musical magic
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Xi'an experiences musical magic

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Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra making its inaugural visit to Xi'an, under the baton of conductor Andris Nelsons, on Nov 2 and 3. On Saturday and Sunday, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra made its inaugural visit to Xi'an, Shaanxi province, to perform two concerts at the Xi'an Concert Hall. Enthusiasts can look forward to live concerts from renowned pianist Krystian Zimerman and Chinese-Canadian …

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating the Intricate Beauty of Chinese Traditional Instruments at the 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival

China Daily  

The 2024 Beijing Traditional Music Festival showcased the rich and dynamic world of Chinese traditional music with a spectacular performance by nearly 500 talented young musicians. The event focused on 10 specialties within Chinese instrumental music, including erhu, pipa, and guzheng, highlighting the depth and vitality of Chinese national instruments and the unique charm of Chinese musical culture.

AI Meets Tradition: Exploring the Intersection of Music and Technology at the China Now Music Festival
2 months ago

AI Meets Tradition: Exploring the Intersection of Music and Technology at the China Now Music Festival

China Daily  

The China Now Music Festival concluded on Saturday evening at Carnegie Hall in New York City with a concert that fused East-West musical traditions and blended human-made music with artificial intelligence. The festival featured AI's Variation: Opera of the Future by composer Hao Weiya, which confronted the audience with a series of chilling questions regarding the ethics of merging science …

AI Meets Tradition: A Symphony of Innovation at the China Now Music Festival
2 months ago

AI Meets Tradition: A Symphony of Innovation at the China Now Music Festival

China Daily  

The China Now Music Festival concluded on Saturday evening at Carnegie Hall in New York City with a concert that fused East-West musical traditions and blended human-made music with artificial intelligence. The festival featured AI's Variation: Opera of the Future by composer Hao Weiya, which confronted the audience with a series of chilling questions regarding the ethics of merging science …

Festival celebrates renowned playwright
2 months, 1 week ago

Festival celebrates renowned playwright

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Director Zhang Xiao announces the upcoming new play Peking in Flames at the news conference of the eighth Lao She Theater Festival, in Beijing on Sept 27. In 2019, the theater company staged its production Songs of Lear, an interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear, during the third edition of the Lao She Theater Festival. Chinese filmmaker Lu Chuan will …

Music festival harmonizes past and present
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Music festival harmonizes past and present

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The China National Symphony Orchestra and composer-conductor Tan Dun at the concert in Beijing on Saturday. CHINA DAILY "I have performed at the festival many times and every time it feels like a reunion with old friends," says Tan a day before the concert in Beijing. During the first half of the concert, Tan also led the China National Symphony …

Wuxi launches National Day celebrations with concert
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Wuxi launches National Day celebrations with concert

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A music concert celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China is staged at the Wuxi Grand Theatre on Sept 26, 2024. Wuxi in East China's Jiangsu province launched its celebratory events for the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China with a grand music concert on Sept 26. Conducted by …

Yinchuan Theater launches special performance list for National Day holiday
3 months ago

Yinchuan Theater launches special performance list for National Day holiday

China Daily  

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Yinchuan Theater is rolling out a raft of performances from Oct 1 to 6, featuring children's plays, concerts, traditional Chinese opera and acrobatic shows. Performance list for Yinchuan Theater In addition, by presenting valid ID certificates, active military personnel, healthcare workers and teachers can avail of …

A season to celebrate
3 months ago

A season to celebrate

China Daily  

On Sept 7, the China NCPA Orchestra stages two concerts under the baton of German conductor Markus Stenz, featuring pianist Chiyan Wong, with music by Strauss and Beethoven to open the orchestra's new season. It brings a different meaning and experience to the concert and to the music," he says, adding that he will perform with the orchestra for its …

A symphony for all seasons
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A symphony for all seasons

China Daily  

The China Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 2024-25 season with a concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Aug 31. Promising a new season of passion and excitement, the China Philharmonic Orchestra recently unveiled the program for its 2024-25 concert season, kicking off the latest chapter in its 25-year evolution. The new season opened with a …

A symphony for all seasons
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A symphony for all seasons

China Daily  

Noah Bendix-Balgley, violinist and first concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker, joins the orchestra for the concert on Aug 31. The symphony pays homage to the classical era, while it is infused with Prokofiev's signature modern style," says Cui. She will also interpret selected pieces from Prokofiev's most popular work, Romeo and Juliet, a ballet based on Shakespeare's tragedy, in which …

A symphony for all seasons
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A symphony for all seasons

China Daily  

The China Philharmonic Orchestra opens its 2024-25 season with a concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on Aug 31. Promising a new season of passion and excitement, the China Philharmonic Orchestra recently unveiled the program for its 2024-25 concert season, kicking off the latest chapter in its 25-year evolution. The new season opened with a …

A symphony for all seasons
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A symphony for all seasons

China Daily  

Noah Bendix-Balgley, violinist and first concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker, joins the orchestra for the concert on Aug 31. The symphony pays homage to the classical era, while it is infused with Prokofiev's signature modern style," says Cui. She will also interpret selected pieces from Prokofiev's most popular work, Romeo and Juliet, a ballet based on Shakespeare's tragedy, in which …

Traditional music festival makes capital return
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Traditional music festival makes capital return

China Daily  

The Beijing Traditional Music Festival will be held in the capital from September to November, according to a recent announcement by the China Conservatory of Music, the event's organizer. It features 10 categories of Chinese instruments, including the erhu, the pipa, the zhongruan, the bamboo flute and percussion, and is open to all music academies, arts schools, and universities in …

Capital anticipates musical feast
4 months, 1 week ago

Capital anticipates musical feast

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Conductor Yu Long at the Beijing Music Festival in previous years. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Returning for its 27th edition, this year's event is a celebration of sound and the city, Chen Nan reports. October is the month for classical music fans in the capital, as the annual Beijing Music Festival provides a stellar lineup of musical acts from around the …

Capital anticipates musical feast
4 months, 1 week ago

Capital anticipates musical feast

China Daily  

Conductor Yu Long at the Beijing Music Festival in previous years. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Returning for its 27th edition, this year's event is a celebration of sound and the city, Chen Nan reports. October is the month for classical music fans in the capital, as the annual Beijing Music Festival provides a stellar lineup of musical acts from around the …

Capital anticipates musical feast
4 months, 1 week ago

Capital anticipates musical feast

China Daily  

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet at the Beijing Music Festival in previous years. "We planned this year with the hope of giving Beijing audiences excellent performances and to explore new styles and formats to expand our fan base, especially among young people," says Zou. French pianist Helene Grimaud and the Camerata Salzburg — one of the world's leading chamber orchestras — will …

Capital anticipates musical feast
4 months, 1 week ago

Capital anticipates musical feast

China Daily  

Conductor Yu Long at the Beijing Music Festival in previous years. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Returning for its 27th edition, this year's event is a celebration of sound and the city, Chen Nan reports. October is the month for classical music fans in the capital, as the annual Beijing Music Festival provides a stellar lineup of musical acts from around the …

Capital anticipates musical feast
4 months, 1 week ago

Capital anticipates musical feast

China Daily  

Conductor Yu Long at the Beijing Music Festival in previous years. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Returning for its 27th edition, this year's event is a celebration of sound and the city, Chen Nan reports. October is the month for classical music fans in the capital, as the annual Beijing Music Festival provides a stellar lineup of musical acts from around the …

Capital anticipates musical feast
4 months, 1 week ago

Capital anticipates musical feast

China Daily  

Conductor Yu Long at the Beijing Music Festival in previous years. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Returning for its 27th edition, this year's event is a celebration of sound and the city, Chen Nan reports. October is the month for classical music fans in the capital, as the annual Beijing Music Festival provides a stellar lineup of musical acts from around the …

Capital anticipates musical feast
4 months, 1 week ago

Capital anticipates musical feast

China Daily  

Conductor Yu Long at the Beijing Music Festival in previous years. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Returning for its 27th edition, this year's event is a celebration of sound and the city, Chen Nan reports. October is the month for classical music fans in the capital, as the annual Beijing Music Festival provides a stellar lineup of musical acts from around the …

Musical winds of change
4 months, 1 week ago

Musical winds of change

China Daily  

A performance staged by conductor Shui Lan and the China National Symphony Orchestra at the Beijing Concert Hall in January, featuring Mahler's Symphony No 1, marks the beginning of their collaboration. CHINA DAILY "I have a long and deep relationship with the China National Symphony Orchestra and now I feel like coming home," says Shui, who began his conducting career …

Musical winds of change
4 months, 1 week ago

Musical winds of change

China Daily  

Shui at a news conference to announce his appointment in Beijing on July 27. CHINA DAILY Chinese music has been a crucial part in the orchestra's repertoire, underscoring its role of preserving and promoting the country's musical heritage, says Shui. A concert in celebration of composer Luo Zhongrong's 100th birthday will be held on Sept 13 at the NCPA, with …

Musical winds of change
4 months, 1 week ago

Musical winds of change

China Daily  

A performance staged by conductor Shui Lan and the China National Symphony Orchestra at the Beijing Concert Hall in January, featuring Mahler's Symphony No 1, marks the beginning of their collaboration. CHINA DAILY National symphony orchestra set to embark on fresh chapter with its upcoming season under a new artistic adviser, Chen Nan reports. The China National Symphony Orchestra will …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

In a celebration of musical talent, cultural exchange and educational enrichment, a Chinese symphony orchestra has been launched and is set to embark on a transformative journey to the United States. The Beijing Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, will perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York on Aug 4. The upcoming concert will be …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

In a celebration of musical talent, cultural exchange and educational enrichment, a Chinese symphony orchestra has been launched and is set to embark on a transformative journey to the United States. The Beijing Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, will perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York on Aug 4. The upcoming concert will be …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

In a celebration of musical talent, cultural exchange and educational enrichment, a Chinese symphony orchestra has been launched and is set to embark on a transformative journey to the United States. The Beijing Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, will perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York on Aug 4. The upcoming concert will be …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

Under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, the Beijing Youth Orchestra gives a concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on July 26, offering a preview of their upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on Sunday. "This unique event not only showcases the vibrant musical prowess of China's youth but also underscores the power …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

Under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, the Beijing Youth Orchestra gives a concert at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on July 26, offering a preview of their upcoming concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on Sunday. "This unique event not only showcases the vibrant musical prowess of China's youth but also underscores the power …

Carnegie dream comes true
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Carnegie dream comes true

China Daily  

In a celebration of musical talent, cultural exchange and educational enrichment, a Chinese symphony orchestra has been launched and is set to embark on a transformative journey to the United States. The Beijing Youth Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Lyu Jia, will perform at the famed Carnegie Hall in New York on Aug 4. The upcoming concert will be …

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra makes debut in London
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra makes debut in London

China Daily  

The Wuxi Symphony Orchestra recently made its overseas debut at the Duke's Hall in London as part of a cultural exchange concert organized by the China Musicians Association. The Wuxi Symphony Orchestra recently made its overseas debut in London as part of a cultural exchange concert organized by the China Musicians Association. Renowned Chinese conductor Lin Daye led the performance, …

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra makes debut in London
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra makes debut in London

China Daily  

The Wuxi Symphony Orchestra recently made its overseas debut at the Duke's Hall in London as part of a cultural exchange concert organized by the China Musicians Association. The Wuxi Symphony Orchestra recently made its overseas debut in London as part of a cultural exchange concert organized by the China Musicians Association. Renowned Chinese conductor Lin Daye led the performance, …

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